I've often thought about death, wondering what you see before it all goes dark. My brain takes me to my parents, did they feel pain, confusion, fear perhaps? In this moment there is nothing that I would change, meeting him, not knowing what I know now. I have the peace and calmness knowing there is magic in this world filling the void in my heart. Izzy York lives in a small town and thrives in it. She is a veterinarian caring for the towns large and small animals. Izzy hasn't given much thought about finding love, she hasn't given much thought into her future at all. In walks James with the feeling she knows him from somewhere before but cannot place where. Things become intense quickly, her feelings for him soar like a firework, but in the back of her mind something feels off. James has a secret and Izzy fears it ties in with her past. Izzy hasn't a clue what story is about to unfold... This will be part of a series My White Wolf --- Coming Soon

🖤🖤🖤 A Dark Mafia Romance In the heart of Los Angeles' criminal underworld, where power is won through bloodshed and loyalty is everything, Lucas Sullivan is a man torn between duty and desire. As the heir to the powerful Sullivan crime family, he has spent his life upholding the legacy his father built, but deep down, he longs for something more-something beyond the violence, betrayals, and endless war. Natalia Vega is everything Lucas should avoid. Fierce, cunning, and dangerously beautiful, she's a rising star in a rival mafia crew, determined to carve out her own place in a world dominated by men. Her mission is clear: take down the Sullivan family and secure her position at the top. But when she crosses paths with Lucas, an undeniable spark ignites between them-one that neither of them can resist, even as it threatens to consume them both. Their love is forbidden, their loyalties are tested, and the deeper they fall for each other, the higher the stakes become. As their affair intensifies, so does the war between their families, forcing them to make an impossible choice: betray the people who made them or risk losing each other forever. In a world where trust is a luxury and love is a weakness, Lucas and Natalia must navigate the deadly game they've become entangled in. But in the shadows of crime and passion, can love truly survive, or will it be the very thing that destroys them? "Love in Shadows" is a gripping, high-stakes mafia romance filled with passion, betrayal, and the dark allure of forbidden love 🖤🖤🖤

"I wanted to hate him. I wanted to walk away without a second thought. But how do you forget someone who still lingers in your every breath?" Kate thought she was finally free. Three years of a cold, loveless marriage to Dev-her arrogant, emotionally distant husband-had left her shattered. Now, with divorce on the horizon, she should be relieved. But when circumstances force them to live under the same roof again, she realizes something is different. Dev isn't the same man who once ignored her existence. He watches her now, his eyes filled with something she can't quite name. Regret? Possession? Something deeper? Dev always believed he never wanted this marriage. But as Kate pulls away, he's gripped by an unfamiliar panic. What if letting her go was his biggest mistake? What if, deep down, he never truly wanted her to leave? Dev - "I believed you'd stand by me, even when I couldn't be there for you. I was wrong-you deserve better. I'll grow, I'll change, but I refuse to lose you." Trapped between past wounds and an uncertain future, Kate and Dev are forced to confront the emotions they've buried for years. But is it too late for second chances? Or were their vows never meant to be broken? A gripping tale of love, heartbreak, and the undeniable pull of fate. Will they fight for each other... or walk away forever?

"If you love me, you won't leave me." Jessie has believed those words from her boyfriend, Josh, since senior year of high school. She loves him and doesn't want to leave him. Not even when he shouts at her and hits her. Jessie's best friend, Kolleen, can't stand seeing her in that situation. With a bit of convincing - and the worst beating she'd ever received - Jessie agrees to move into an apartment with Kolleen. But not long after, Jessie is scared the worst of her nightmares will soon become a reality. Josh goes missing, and suddenly Jessie would swear she's being followed. One night changes everything, and one person soon changes Jessie's outlook. A responding officer from that fateful night begins to seek her out, at first claiming it's part of his job. As she spends time with her new friend outside of his job, she starts realizing that her feelings are evolving. After being abused for over a year, Jessie is terrified she's falling in love. What's even more terrifying is that he might be, too. She isn't ready for love. Not yet. She makes up her mind that if he is falling, and if he does love her, he'll wait for her to be ready, and if she loves him, she won't let herself hurt him. Can the words that used to cage her in really be the key to her freedom? --- Featured On: @NA: Take a seat and let it be | Mature Content and 18+ reading list @NA: You deserve the world | Mental Health reading list Ambys Top Picks New Adult 2023

*First in the Fire Whiskey series* 'What if I was making the wrong choice again, picking the bad guy over the steady and reliable one? Because as I lay there in Steve's arms thinking about Brad, this became a very real choice...and the choice slowly become a decision. No matter how I looked at the situation, I wasn't shaking these new feelings. I had chosen Brad without meaning to, and laying with Steve suddenly felt wrong. Very, very, wrong. Like I was cheating, but he was the one I was engaged to!' Paige accidentally discovers love the way it was meant to be with her fiance's ex-best friend as she pushes for them to reconcile the past, but the two seem destined to be star-crossed lovers as the unforeseen keeps Steve in her life. Brad is quiet, mysterious, always in control. His calming presence spreads through her soul like fire whiskey does in her body. Steve is steadfast, morally upright, dedicated, and simple. She is also haunted by her traumatic history with Jay, and struggles to move beyond the abuse he put her through, which is affecting her relationship with Brad. Paige wrestles with self-doubt, self-destruction, working through trauma, PTSD, grief, and loss. She is a beautiful and talented singer, with a charming and sweet personality, and encompasses a huge capacity for love in spite of how broken she has been. Content Warning: This book contains mature content and potential triggers including sex, domestic violence, miscarriage, suicide attempt, PTSD, depression, violence, and cheating. Published on Wattpad November 2021

When Vanessa Adler took on the position of being Aaron Huxley's assistant two years ago she didn't realize how forever her life would change when things started to spark between her and her boss, when her daily smiles finally start doing something to the grumpy man...she feels her heart flip at the thought that her wanting to make people happy was worth it in the end, Because he was worth it in the end. Lines start to blur between the two, and she soon realizes the grump she's become so used to seeing has a very big heart, and he realizes the ray of sunshine he's so drawn to isn't as happy as she makes herself. Secrets are shared, hearts are shattered, but love will concur all. ☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽ 'One second I'm too stunned to speak by his kindness The next second I cup his cheeks and kiss him I'm kissing Aaron I'm kissing my boss Shit I'm gonna get fired The minute I pull apart realizing it is so wrong for a boss and assistant to kiss, he pulls his lips back to mine to deepen the kiss' ☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽☀︎︎☽ "I love you my moon" I whispered looking up at him "I love you my sunshine" he gives me a warm smile "Forever?" I whisper "And always" he nods ( Cover & banners are by _navyblueee_) thanks, A MILLION to her!! ❤️‍🔥pretty fast-paced in the beginning- but remember they have known each other for 2 years and there's build-up not shown from 2 years ago, etc❤️‍🔥 There will be his Pov (just a tiny bit later in the book) # 1 in amor # 1 in Aaron # 1 in diary # 1 in journal

[ONC 2024 Shortlister] When turning back isn't an option, what does it take to delve into the unknown? After a troubled upbringing in the foster care system, Gemma Haywood is used to switching homes. Her latest destination is Milnhome, the rural town where her runaway brother Jacob has resurfaced after five years of silence. With its distant location, picturesque countryside setting, and the chance to reconnect with her only living family, Milnhome carries all the hallmarks of a fresh start. Yet the move isn't the new beginning that Gemma hopes for. Jacob is nowhere to be seen when she arrives, and it doesn't take long for Gemma's search to turn up her brother's dead body. The news sends shockwaves through the quiet community, exposing deep tensions between the town's residents and the private security company Jacob worked for. And when Gemma digs into her brother's life looking for answers, she uncovers signs of a worrying conspiracy that threatens Milnhome's whole future. With every step, Gemma descends further into danger. What made Jacob reach out to her after so many years apart? Why did he keep her a secret from the locals? And as new friends and old mysteries spring up around the town in equal measure, can Gemma find herself a home between these hills? *** Written for #ONC2024. 13. "Every family has that one member of whom no one speaks, and that's you." 27. "Sometimes love is what drives you to take your next breath. Other times, it's revenge."

When one is in an abusive relationship, usually the solution is to obviously leave that relationship. But ones fears may hold you back from doing something that you may or may not regret. This is the case for Juliet, who is seemingly very happy with her marriage, at least in the eyes of every bystander. Of course that's not the case in her own opinion. The relationship is nothing but constant abuse from the very aggressive husband who has made it very clear on several occasions that if she were to ever leave, that he would find her and the consequences would be deadly. His mission to find her has now begun as she makes her getaway as he is passed out drunk on the floor. Where is she to go when her parents are self centered people who only care about their fortune? Her aunt of course, who loves her as if she was her own. Her aunt is the one who raised her, so why not return home? Her lifestyle has now been changed as she changes the way she lives as she returns home to the countryside. Now living on a farm with her aunt, more responsibilities have to be taken upon her. What happens when her aunt passes away? She is now faced on this journey of life by herself. She's not totally alone when she realizes her past friends still live in the area and she makes a reappearance in their lives. The rare love she never feels slowly starts to return to her life. What happens when her closest neighbor, Everette, is her only hope for that of fixing a tractor? Connections start to be made and relationships start to form. Friendships? Or more? That is the question for them. Can their relationship be strong enough to help heal wounded pasts. Trust forms in both of the new found lovers. Can their love be strong enough for them to overcome the power of Ross (husband) He's coming back and he plans on fulfilling his plans and being true to his word. He wants Juliet dead. Can the lovers overcome him if he were to return? © Samantha, Rayne, 2017

In the captivating pages of 'deceitful wedlock ,' follow the journey of Saira , a determined young woman who is a daughter of a big politician. Her mother told her that her dad died long before she could remember and never really tells her anything much about him. One day she gets to know that her mother planned to marry her off to another politican's son to win the upcoming election. While she processes it, she learns some shocking truths about her life saying her father is alive and has been writing her letters all her life which lead her to New York, where her boyfriend also lives, as they were dating for 8 years long distance because he had to move to New York for jobs. She herself starts pursuing her dream job in a foreign land. Amidst the bustling streets and unfamiliar culture, Saira not only strives to establish her career but also grapples with the weight of unresolved family issues. As saira navigates the challenges of her new environment, the whole jouney discovering that sometimes the most unexpected encounters can lead to the greatest romance. However, saira's family issues continue to cast a shadow on her newfound happiness, testing the strength of their love. She fights through the difficulties to live a happy life with the guy she loves.

This story may contain certain sensitive scenes containing lots of blood please do not read if not sure. **Six years ago, a terrifying ordeal stole Bevellin Alli's trust and shattered her sanity. Now, a successful businesswoman, she struggles with the reappearance of repressed memories, a chilling echo of the past that threatens to consume her. When she encounters Jaidon Smith, the enigmatic heir to a powerful family, a dangerous attraction ignites, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. But as their connection intensifies, Bevy finds herself entangled in a deadly game of revenge. A ruthless serial killer targets her brother, giving her less than two weeks to save his life, while Jaidon, with his unsettling intensity, becomes both her protector and her greatest fear. As the kill count goes up so does Bevellin's fear.... Who is Jaidon Smith and what does he want? Who among her closest ones are the killers? Will Bevellin accept Jaidon after finding out his truth? Will Jaidon be able to build back the shattered love of his life without hurting her further? Is there something in her memory that her mind is not letting her see? "Real Illusion" is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the depths of human desire and the fragility of memory. As Bevy unravels the chilling truth about her past, she must confront the seductive power of forbidden love and decide who to trust - the one who might have the greatest connection to her past or the dark memories that resurface. ✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧